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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (138): Nigeria (KN) poultry, birds, H5N8, 1st case, OIE

Avian Influenza H5N8 -- NigeriaInformation received on [and dated] 17 Dec 2016 from Dr Gideon Mbursa Mshelbwala, Director, Veterinary Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, ABUJA, NigeriaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 19 Nov 2016Date of pre-confirmation of the event: 16 Dec 2016Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the countryCausal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: Read more [...]